Linked to Aston Martin in a £1b deal, Max Verstappen's team didn't deny the reported swoop for his services with a simple "that's nice."

Aston Martin have denied that they are preparing a £1 billion deal to sign four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Crash.net understands that a report by the Daily Mail, which suggested Aston Martin are upping their efforts to sign Red Bull's Verstappen, is wide of the mark.

Max Verstappen has been linked with a mega deal to make a huge move to Aston Martin. The British team is said to have £1 billion, or 1.19 billion euros, to spare for the Dutchman's services. However,

Aston Martin seems to be on a roll at present, with a raft of new and updated sports cars launched during the past 12 months. Following in the tyre tracks of the mid-engined Valhalla hypercar, limited-edition Valiant and new V12 Vanquish,

Aston Martin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the V8-powered Vantage with the launch of the new roadster version. The Vantage convertible boasts an aluminum structure and composite body panels, maintaining the brand’s signature aesthetic.

The Vantage Roadster takes the existing coupe and replaces the roof with a top that can open or close in 6.8 seconds.